The Irish standard., 1887-08-06

and will be a matter of more than 0rdi-
nary interest inasmuch as both the
brides are sisters.
St. Paul Notes.
Judge j. j. McCatferty Of ST. Paul
will visit the Eastern states, during the
eomiug week.
Attorney General Clapp has decided
that James Y. Hartigan, Of Tracy,
.Alinn., can not be taken from the state
TO answer the charge Of aiding in Sc
curing So, 500 under false pretenses in
Nebraska. A ceguisition had been OBJ
tanned for his transfer to that state.
Mrs. Martha NJ Graham, wife Of w.
g. Graham, OF Washington, y. g., ana
aunt of Mayor Smith, died Monday
night at the mayors residence, BIZ
Summit avenue. Mrs. Graham was
aged 81 years, and had been ON a visit
to her nephew. The remains were
ship,,ed to Keokuk, Iowa, Tuesday for
interment.
Officer William II. Dean, who was ap-
pointed to the force three months ago,
and who wore star No. 80, has been
missing since Monday noon. He be-
longed to the Margaret street precinct
and went Oh duty as usual Monday
morning. His coat Was found
beside the Burlington tracks, opposite
Commercial street.
phe following contracts for sewers
lave been let: Sewer OH Western ave-
nue, to P Doherty, $a,6S7; sewer on
Marshall avenve, to John W. Doherty
S2,246; sewer on Winnifred street. TO
2. Doherty, $1,000; sewers on South
Robert street and Fairfield avenue, to
Y, Doherty, $3,397; grading Mound
street, to Charles N Nonnemacher, So, ,9o8.
a. new paper to be a 1-cent evening
daily, independent i'll politics, is about
TO be started i'll this city. According to
rumor J. S. Richardson, Of Chicago
who has done several runs for the local
press here, and Painter, Of. the Kansas
CITY News, are said to have secured the
franchise of the Press News association
and to have signed a written agreement
to start paper here within the next
ninety days Painter has sold out his
interest in the Kansas City News.
A change for the worse occurred in
tba condition of Police Officer ROenisch
who was shot in the mouth and thigh
by A. s. Edwards az the Banholzer
Park picnic on Sunday. Twophysicians
are in constant attendance upon the
officer. The bail has been located near
the base ct the tongue, but as yet it has
not been thought best to remove ii.
Blood poisoning is feared. Ishe ex-
animation of Edwards WAS postponed
until August 5, TO await the result OF
ahe injuries. This is another result OF
&he disgraceful Sunday picnic.
ADDITIONAL NOTES.
The custom house collections for July we're
anty sl206l0.o5. Miscellaneous s2Sa.55.
There were $40 deaths in this city during
luly, 76 of which were caused by cholera in
1antu1n.
A cai,elsram from Father Stanley announces
sby safe arrival Of himself and friends on the
English shore.
Clerk Of Courts Il. T. OConnor arrived home
from the East few days ago. looking in the pink
of good health.
Last Thursday evening u lawn festival was
held on Nelson avenue FOR the benefit OF ST.
Joseph's Church.
The 81. Paul postofhce transacted business to
the amount OF 1927 la for the month Of
July, an increase over the same month last
year Of S19.97s.52.
"In and about ST. Paul. is the name of q new
hook Just out prepared by Horace Dam, Mayor
Smiths private secretary. The book contains
much useful information, and is truthful, rsli-
able guide Cor strangers visiting here.
The uewsbo,s and bootblacks we're given an
excursion on Wednesday to four lakes, by the
managers Of the Newshoys home. The Wisconsin,
Central line furnished FIVE coaches, and right
good time was had by about 500 boys.
The Ra1rse,- County court house is growing sky
the highest building in the state, its highest point
viii be $50 feet from the ground and will COM
yle.ely overshadow it's neigllbor, the Globe.
Rev. Father Gallagher, the hard-working and
deservedly popular pastor of st. Michael's par |
Ssh, was presented with fine new phaeton by
some OF his admirers. Father Gallagher is one
Of the busiest, as well as one Of the most ge-
nia priests in the diocese.
Tho Irish National League held its regular
monthly meeting in Crusaders hail on Monday
evening. John Dowlan president. A great deai
of enthusiasm was manifested throughout the
meeting, and q committee was appoin nted to make
arrangements for q picnic in the near future
James Shea sang an originul song which was
heartily received. III 5t b
The Columbia association picnicked at Ban
holzers Park on Sunday last and the police men
kept busy quieting q number Of rough characters
who sought the picnic to quench their hirst
One policeman: was shot twice by an excited IN
dividual and his victim is in danger Of death.
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